Hyderabad: At least 11 persons were injured and nine bikes gutted after a fire broke out in the basement of a residential complex, JV Plaza in TNGOs Colony, Gachibowli on Monday morning.One of the injured is said to be in a critical condition with burn injuries, while the others are undergoing treatment for smoke inhalation….
Hyderabad: Claiming to be a ‘national level’ tennis player, a 27-year-old railway employee, P Siddarth, who was arrested on alleged drug peddling charges by the Mokila police on March 29, has sought bail, stating his sports background and lack of criminal antecedents. However, a local court dismissed his petition after the prosecution alleged that he…
Hyderabad: Amid the growing reliance on AI tools like ChatGPT for emotional support, mental health professionals are now witnessing a reverse shift, with an increasing number of youngsters turning back to the govt-run Tele-MANAS counselling service.The helpline is currently handling around 120-130 calls daily, with nearly 60%-70% linked to relationship issues, breakups, academic stress and…
Hyderabad: The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) has cancelled the final year MBBS general surgery paper-I examination held on April 15, citing discrepancies in the syllabus. According to an official notification, certain questions in the exam were found to be outside the prescribed syllabus due to differences between the old and new…
Hyderabad: Telangana fire services department, as part of National Fire Service Week 2026, held a fire safety awareness and interaction programme for resident welfare associations (RWAs).According to officials, nearly 400 RWA members participated in the event, making it one of the largest such gatherings on fire safety in recent years. Addressing the participants, Vikram Singh…
Hyderabad: Over the past decade, scorching temperatures have gripped vast parts of the state, with almost 1,560 heatwave cases recorded in mandals between 2015 and 2025. Yet, Hyderabad has largely escaped the worst of this, with just nine mandals experiencing heatwaves during this time.According to the recent analysis by the planning department, the most recent…
An intense but brief spell of thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms lashed Hyderabad and several districts across Telangana on Sunday evening, bringing much-needed relief from the blistering heatwave that gripped the state earlier in the day.The sudden weather shift followed a day of extreme temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad, warning that such…
Hyderabad: The rollout of the VAHAN portal in Telangana has triggered complaints over delays in permanent vehicle registrations, with dealers and applicants reporting that new registration numbers have not been generated in some cases for nearly 20 days. The issue has led to confusion at showrooms, where customers were earlier informed that registrations would be…
Hyderabad: Two school students drowned in a pond at Dabilpur village under Yellampeta municipality in Medchal on Saturday evening. According to police, the incident occurred between 4 pm and 5 pm when a group of six friends went to the pond. While four of them remained at a distance, the two deceased — identified as…
Hyderabad: Residents of Ameenpur, one of the fastest-growing localities in the western corridor, are grappling with the presence of a dumping yard in their locality. According to locals, nearly 30 colonies are affected by persistent foul odour and worsening environmental conditions. Residents say the stench during garbage transportation, along with thick smoke from frequent waste…
